Company Overview
Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.
We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.
We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a safety minded, diligent, organized, hard-working candidate in our Larchwood, IA Fulfillment Center, who will help be responsible for management of chemical, fertilizer, and seed deliveries for a central distribution center and warehouse network, with direct delivery to farmers. The position also requires local deliveries up to 250 miles out in both Class A and B equipment and warehouse duties as needed. Oversees all functions and ensures smooth operation of driving, delivery and warehouse activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This is a local driving and delivery position with local direct deliveries up to 250 miles
out, and warehouse duties as needed, and will involve physical movement of product
- Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
- Managing the product flow and paperwork duties including: receipt, pick, pack, ship and return of product.
- Ensuring the proper functioning of all tools and equipment.
- Ensuring correct orders are safely loaded, accurate and ready for delivery ● Safe operation of all equipment
- Operate a variety of equipment as necessary (tractor/trailer, forklift, manual and electric pallet jacks, box truck)
- Complete regular safety and quality audits
- Coordinate outflow of product delivered to warehouses and farmers with direct customer interactions and coordination of delivery times and instructions
- Comply with driving and warehousing rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures
- Collect and verify delivery instructions
- Report defects, accidents or violations
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain endorsements) and clean driving record
- Minimum 5 years Class A working experience with winter and mountain driving experience in product distribution to customer base
- Proven work experience managing multiple stops and direct deliveries
- Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related driving, delivery and warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL)
- Should have excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities
- Ability to effectively manage time, resolve crisis and decision making
- Ability to efficiently coordinate workings with internal and external workers of the company
- Willingness and ability to effectively work multiple roles (driver, delivery, warehouse) and shifts with occasional weekend shifts during peak season
- Clean/Pass DOT drug/alcohol and physical
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified, or ability to be certified on equipment (forklift, etc)
- Working understanding of WMS system
- Hazmat endorsement
- Acceptable incident history
- Comply with safety regulations
- Ability to safely handle equipment used to physically move inventory
- Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations(traffic, weather conditions etc)
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The following represents FBN's reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $28-$35/hr. This hourly range may vary based on geography and the higher cost of labor in some metropolitan areas.
Beyond Base Pay, FBN also offers all full-time/permanent employees competitive total compensation packages that include equity compensation (dependent upon job level), paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday, work flexibility including paid time off and remote work if your role is eligible, parental leave, benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and more.
FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.
FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known limitations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance to complete this form or participate in an interview, please let us know.